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Denver City Council to vote on composting bill

Sep 15, 2025

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in Environment, Government, local-government

Monday’s Denver City Council meeting will see the return of several interesting bills for final consideration. The first, Council Bill 25-1208, proposes to amend existing ordinances to increase the number of board members of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and allow an option for City Council members, other than the current president, to serve…

First wave of downtown Denver’s $570M is here — see what 10 projects got funding

Jul 30, 2025

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Bernadette Berdychowski

in Business

A big flush of cash is coming to downtown Denver. Mayor Mike Johnston announced a package of $100 million funding for 10 projects aimed at boosting downtown’s economy around major hubs, such as Skyline Park, Glenarm Plaza and Civic Center Park. Those projects include converting historic 16th Street buildings into housing, buying two parking lots…

Denver mayor releases report card for 2024

Jan 7, 2025

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Deborah Smith

in Denver, State, National News

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston touted what he described as successes in reducing homelessness and crime and cited voters’ approval of a $570 million investment and expansion of the Downtown Development Authority as fueling new interest in the heart of the city. Johnston admitted that some areas need improvement. Most notable on the list was Johnston’s pledge…

Denver Union Station’s $11M renovations are finished: Take a peek.

Jul 12, 2024

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Bernadette Berdychowski

in Business

The Great Hall of downtown Denver’s Union Station is fully open after months of construction — and people quickly filled its space again Friday morning. Travelers with suitcases sat in the station’s custom modernist booths drinking coffee with friends and family. Workers propped their laptops out on the ledges with charging outlets. Men in button-up dress…

Denver mayor unveils plan to invest up to $500 million to fix downtown

May 9, 2024

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Bernadette Berdychowski

in Denver, State, National News

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration on Thursday announced the expansion of the Downtown Development Authority to allow the city to invest up to $500 million in the area, which has been struggling to attract visitors since the pandemic hit. Standing outside Union Station, Johnston said increasing…

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Denver City Council to vote on composting bill

First wave of downtown Denver’s $570M is here — see what 10 projects got funding

Denver mayor releases report card for 2024

Denver Union Station’s $11M renovations are finished: Take a peek.

Denver mayor unveils plan to invest up to $500 million to fix downtown